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Mr. Ben Rodriguez is the new Director of College and Career Readiness. The creation of this position was a key element of one part of the district’s strategic plan. Photo courtesy of Mr. Rodriguez.

D128 hires new administrator – Mr. Ben Rodriguez

Alex Clark, Managing Editor • May 19, 2023

District 128 recently hired Mr. Ben Rodriguez to serve as the director of college and career readiness, a new position created under the D128 strategic plan to advance the “Explore multiple paths’’...

Standardized testing moves online

Standardized testing moves online

Caroline Scott, Copy Manager • May 19, 2023

The College Board recently decided that all SAT tests in the U.S. will be administered online starting in the spring of 2024. International students, as well as anyone taking a PSAT of any kind, will...

The D128 Strategic plan goals are rooted in the DARING mission. “Health and wellbeing is connected to exploring multiple paths and to equity and inclusion and all three of those, connect back to our DARING mission,” explained Mrs. Hessel. Courtesy of Mary Todoric

New D128 Strategic Plan enacted

Alex Clark, Managing Editor • May 19, 2023

Following extensive planning involving the D128 Board of Education, teachers, students and community members, the new District 128 Strategic Plan will be implemented in the 2023-2024 school year. According...

AP Portfolio students draw from a live model, Hank Brown, son of choir instructor Dr. Brown and dance teacher Mrs. Brown. Different props and live models were used throughout the day for the life drawings, including art teacher Mr. Ray Gossell.

Students support fine art classes by visiting LHS’s very own art show

Daania Adeel and Iman Zahraa Patel • May 15, 2023

On the evening of Thursday, May 11, the art show opened in the main gym, and continued into Friday, May 12th. Art students showcased pieces they made throughout the year. Art work on display included portraits,...

Students process out of the building at 9:30 a.m., gathering in the North Butler parking lot. According to Paige Regan, the goal was to “make a statement against gun violence but also to stand in solidarity with the victims of the school shooting in Nashville.” Local police and Principal Dr. Koulentes supervised the peaceful display protesting gun violence in schools.

Students engage in a peaceful walkout in solidarity of the school shooting in Nashville.

Jeffrey McLaren and Caroline Scott • April 11, 2023

On Tuesday, April 11, 2023, a group of about 500 students marched out of school and gathered in the staff parking lot at 9:30 a.m. to protest the recent school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee that took...

Students process out of the building at 9:30 a.m., gathering in the North Butler parking lot. According to Paige Regan, the goal was to “make a statement against gun violence but also to stand in solidarity with the victims of the school shooting in Nashville.” Local police and Principal Dr. Koulentes supervised the peaceful display protesting gun violence in schools.

Students engage in a peaceful walkout in solidarity of the school shooting in Nashville

Jeffrey McLaren, Staff Member • April 11, 2023

On Tuesday, April 11, 2023, a group of about 500 students marched out of school and gathered in the staff parking lot at 9:30 a.m. to protest the recent school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee that...

Veteran building and grounds worker Mr. Ron Curtis was loved and appreciated by staff members and students alike. Via (Ruth Vasquez)

“Best day ever”: Honoring veteran B&G worker Ronny “Ron” Ray Curtis

Sarah Wuh, Editor-in-chief • April 6, 2023

On the wall of Building and Grounds Supervisor Mr. Chris Stancil’s desk is a standard LHS-issue clock. It looks just like a normal clock, but if you get close enough, right underneath the 6 is a small,...

Hewn Bakery brings their famous artisan bread to Libertyville

Hewn Bakery brings their famous artisan bread to Libertyville

Grace Jackman, Staff Member • March 8, 2023

Hewn Bakery, a female-owned artisan bread bakery famous in Evanston, has expanded their business to 348 N Milwaukee Ave. in downtown Libertyville. Hewn Bakery has been featured in Food & Wine Magazine...

ECOS co-presidents Finley Roman and Atalhea Herman learn about invasive plants surrounding Butler Lake from an environmental conservationist. The Butler Lake restoration began on Jan. 21 in hopes to solve the erosion problem.

ECOS begins the Butler Lake restoration project

Eva Fahrenkrog, Features Editor • March 3, 2023

On Saturday Jan. 21, LHS ECOS, a club dedicated to invoking thoughts on ecosystems and sustainability, began a restoration of Butler Lake since the lake’s outer edge is eroding, if left unaddressed,...

Social studies teacher Sarah Greenswag gives an impassioned speech on behalf of the D128 union during the board of education meeting on Feb. 27, 2023. Her speech outlined four issues including the lack of timely communication from administrators and low morale among teachers and staff.

D128 Union voices concerns at school board meeting

Alex Clark and Jack Birmingham • February 27, 2023

On Feb. 27, 2023, social studies teacher Sarah Greenswag addressed the D128 Board of Education on behalf of the D128 Union during the public comment portion of the monthly meeting. Ms. Greenswag was joined...

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